USMLE Step2 CS PATIENT NOTE OVERVIEW

Once you complete any encounter, you’ll be given at least 10 mins to compose a PN.I will start by saying for practice purposes try as much to be completing your PN in 8-9 mins( may be challenging initially but keep praticing).You need to strategize how to flow, navigate and complete this task. After you exit the patient’s (SP’s) room, try to take a few seconds to review the information you gathered, prepare your mind.Be confident that you can compose the best note; trust yourself (very important).Decide on the PN style you will use: ‘’narrative ‘’or ‘’Bullet’’ style.

WORK UP PLANS;Physical exam for all Peds casesPelvic, genital exam for all OBGYN casesStart with simple inexpensive, affordable tests first for all cases ( such as ultrasounds, CXR, TSH, electrolytes).